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SEVEN MUSES
The City of Richardson and supporters of the Charles W. Eisemann
Center celebrated the completion and unveiling of the
lightpainting “Seven Muses” by internationally renowned artist
Stephen Knapp in April 2006. The commission of the lightpainting
was made possible by a gift to the City from Jim and Gayla Von
Ehr of Richardson. The lightpainting lends a sense of magic and
beauty to the soaring space of the Leftwich Grand Foyer which is
enjoyed by all the patrons attending performances and events of
all kinds at the Eisemann Center. During daylight, the work’s
colors appear pale, they hint at “promise.” At night, when the
ambient light is minimal, the work’s bright, intense colors
suggest “fulfillment.” On a dark day, the colors jump out with
more life; the inherent kinetics of the piece act as a mirror to
possibilities and inspiration.
In an interview with Adrienne Garnett in Art of the Times,
Knapp, when asked about “Seven Muses” said, “I want people to
see and feel the energy that is emanating from the center of it.
I want people to see the subtleties, not just the bright colors
that are associated with my work. A lot of time is dedicated to
making this about discovering extraordinary possibilities with
light.”
Stephen Knapp has gained an international reputation for
large-scale works of art placed in public, corporate and private
collections, created in media as diverse as kiln-formed,
dichroic and cast glass, metal, stone, mosaic, ceramic and
light. His art testifies to a strong direction in contemporary
work – an artistic response to technical advancements that
encourage new forms. Knapp frequently writes and lectures on
architectural art glass, the collaborative process and the
integration of art and architecture. Throughout Stephen Knapp’s
career there have been constants – a passion for his art, a
curiosity for the new, a continuing research into materials and
a commitment to the techniques and processes involved in
executing his ideas. Knapp's work has appeared in many
international publications including Art and Antiques,
Architectural Record, ARTnews, Ceramics Monthly, Honoho Geijutsu,
Identity, Interior Design, Interiors, Nikkei Architecture,
Progressive Architecture and The New York Times. For more
information on Stephen and his body of work, visit
www.stephenknapp.com and
www.lightpaintings.com.
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